1. Costa Rica By Megan

2. Animals and Food The dwarf salamander is commonly found in Costa Rica, along with many other spices of salamanders. A popular food in Costa Rica is rondon. Rondon is kind of like soup or stew.

3. Currency and climate Costa Rica’s currancy is the colón. 1 dollar in American money is 488.478. the average climate in Costa Rica is mainly tropical.

4. Sports and Population A commonly played sport is fótball, also called soccer. Volleyball and basketball are also popular. At least 4 million people live in Costa Rica.

5. Leader of State and Religion The president of Costa Rica is Laura Chinchilla. She is also the head of the government. Most people in Costa Rica are catolica.

6. Interesting Fact Costa Ricans have at least 2 last names. They prefer to be called by their ‘first’ last name.